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1. Master popula- Assigns specific medical record number to avoid duplicate patient records. In-
tion/Patient In- cludes patient's demographic information and dates of encounters.
dex (MPI)
2. Disease Reg- Secondary data gathered on patient diagnosis, condition, and procedure. Used
istries for public health purposes and documenting disease prevalence.
3. LOS/ALOS Average number of days a patient spends in the hospital. Tracked to gauge the
eflciency of a healthcare facility.
4. CMS Responsible for developing U.S. healthcare policy; administers the Medicare
program and federal portion of Medicaid program.
5. HRRP Attordable Care Act (ACA) added a section to Social Security Act in 2012, requiring
CMS to reduce payments to hospitals with excessive readmissions. Data gathered
is response to the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), which is a
Medicare value-based purchasing program.
6. Hospital Con- An ettective indicator that measures quality provided, communication from
sumer Assess- providers, and other aspects of care delivery. It attects clinical outcomes, patient
ment of Health- retention, and medical malpractice claims.
care Profession-
als
7. Mortality after Reflects the health status of cardiac patients and ettectiveness of services.
acute Mis
8. Central Line Data tracked to ensure best practices in treating patients receiving repeated
Bloodstream In- IV medication or fluids. Catheter can become infected over time if guidelines
fection (CLABSI) preventing bacterial contamination are not followed.
9. Pain Manage-
ment
, D514 Analytical Methods in Healthcare Exam Solved Correctly To Score
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Tracking this data helps providers understand why certain patients improve faster
than others, and why some are more vulnerable to depression due to chronic pain
or addiction.
10. Hosptal Quiet- Measured in patient satisfaction surveys as a subjective indicator of hospital
ness and Cleanli- environment.
ness
11. Post-op infec- This data useful as a quality measurement to improve care during and after
tions surgery.
12. Pressure Ulcer Data tracked on incidence, prevalence, and facility-acquired rates to improve
rates quality of care and develop best practices to address skin breakdown.
13. Catheter Assoc This hospital-acquired infection is tracked and reported to Medicare. One of the
UTI (CAUTI) first hospital-acquired conditions selected for nonpayment by Medicare.
14. Staff Perfor- Organizations track this human resource data to optimize employee skill sets and
mance, turnover, build a stronger organizational culture.
Absenteeism
15. Accounts receiv- Tracking this data ensures adequate resources for long- and short-term goals and
able and cost financial planning.
data
16. HRSA Data: It is the primary federal agency for improving healthcare to the geographically
Health Resources isolated, and economically or medically vulnerable. EQUITY
and Services Ad-
ministration
17. Health Payment Data pulled from coding/billing departments.
Systems Data
18.
, D514 Analytical Methods in Healthcare Exam Solved Correctly To Score
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MEPS data from Administered by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Surveys fam-
CMS: The Medical ilies, individuals, providers, employers in the U.S. Gathers data on cost, use of
Expenditure Pan- healthcare services, and health insurance coverage.
el Survey
19. NIH data, Nation- U.S. Medical Research Agency is part of the Department of Health and Human
al Insttutes of Services.
Health
20. Joint Commission Through its accreditation process it requires the gathering and reporting of
specific data to demonstrate safety, quality care, and performance improvement
in healthcare organizations.
21. Surveillance These records are kept and reviewed to maintain health history on employees
Records who may be exposed to hazardous materials, eliminate causes of exposure and
prevent medical issues from developing. Contribute to worksite health and safety
programs.
22. Medicare Acute care and skilled nursing facility claim data on Medicare patients.
Provider Analysis
and Review
(MEDPAR)
23. National Practi- Database queried as part of physician credentialing process when applying for
tioner Data Bank medical statt privileges and every two years afterward. It contains data on med-
(NPDB) ical malpractice, adverse licensure actions, suspensions, and professional review
actions.
24. Public Health Holds data on incidence and prevalence of diseases; survival statistics; high-risk
Databases populations; and tracks trends over time. Data is gathered from medical records,
surveys, and interviews. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is responsible
for these databases.
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1. Master popula- Assigns specific medical record number to avoid duplicate patient records. In-
tion/Patient In- cludes patient's demographic information and dates of encounters.
dex (MPI)
2. Disease Reg- Secondary data gathered on patient diagnosis, condition, and procedure. Used
istries for public health purposes and documenting disease prevalence.
3. LOS/ALOS Average number of days a patient spends in the hospital. Tracked to gauge the
eflciency of a healthcare facility.
4. CMS Responsible for developing U.S. healthcare policy; administers the Medicare
program and federal portion of Medicaid program.
5. HRRP Attordable Care Act (ACA) added a section to Social Security Act in 2012, requiring
CMS to reduce payments to hospitals with excessive readmissions. Data gathered
is response to the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), which is a
Medicare value-based purchasing program.
6. Hospital Con- An ettective indicator that measures quality provided, communication from
sumer Assess- providers, and other aspects of care delivery. It attects clinical outcomes, patient
ment of Health- retention, and medical malpractice claims.
care Profession-
als
7. Mortality after Reflects the health status of cardiac patients and ettectiveness of services.
acute Mis
8. Central Line Data tracked to ensure best practices in treating patients receiving repeated
Bloodstream In- IV medication or fluids. Catheter can become infected over time if guidelines
fection (CLABSI) preventing bacterial contamination are not followed.
9. Pain Manage-
ment
, D514 Analytical Methods in Healthcare Exam Solved Correctly To Score
A+
Tracking this data helps providers understand why certain patients improve faster
than others, and why some are more vulnerable to depression due to chronic pain
or addiction.
10. Hosptal Quiet- Measured in patient satisfaction surveys as a subjective indicator of hospital
ness and Cleanli- environment.
ness
11. Post-op infec- This data useful as a quality measurement to improve care during and after
tions surgery.
12. Pressure Ulcer Data tracked on incidence, prevalence, and facility-acquired rates to improve
rates quality of care and develop best practices to address skin breakdown.
13. Catheter Assoc This hospital-acquired infection is tracked and reported to Medicare. One of the
UTI (CAUTI) first hospital-acquired conditions selected for nonpayment by Medicare.
14. Staff Perfor- Organizations track this human resource data to optimize employee skill sets and
mance, turnover, build a stronger organizational culture.
Absenteeism
15. Accounts receiv- Tracking this data ensures adequate resources for long- and short-term goals and
able and cost financial planning.
data
16. HRSA Data: It is the primary federal agency for improving healthcare to the geographically
Health Resources isolated, and economically or medically vulnerable. EQUITY
and Services Ad-
ministration
17. Health Payment Data pulled from coding/billing departments.
Systems Data
18.
, D514 Analytical Methods in Healthcare Exam Solved Correctly To Score
A+
MEPS data from Administered by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Surveys fam-
CMS: The Medical ilies, individuals, providers, employers in the U.S. Gathers data on cost, use of
Expenditure Pan- healthcare services, and health insurance coverage.
el Survey
19. NIH data, Nation- U.S. Medical Research Agency is part of the Department of Health and Human
al Insttutes of Services.
Health
20. Joint Commission Through its accreditation process it requires the gathering and reporting of
specific data to demonstrate safety, quality care, and performance improvement
in healthcare organizations.
21. Surveillance These records are kept and reviewed to maintain health history on employees
Records who may be exposed to hazardous materials, eliminate causes of exposure and
prevent medical issues from developing. Contribute to worksite health and safety
programs.
22. Medicare Acute care and skilled nursing facility claim data on Medicare patients.
Provider Analysis
and Review
(MEDPAR)
23. National Practi- Database queried as part of physician credentialing process when applying for
tioner Data Bank medical statt privileges and every two years afterward. It contains data on med-
(NPDB) ical malpractice, adverse licensure actions, suspensions, and professional review
actions.
24. Public Health Holds data on incidence and prevalence of diseases; survival statistics; high-risk
Databases populations; and tracks trends over time. Data is gathered from medical records,
surveys, and interviews. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is responsible
for these databases.
